Indian captain Rohit SharmaHis patchy form in red ball cricket continued as he managed just three runs in the tour game against his opponent. XI of the Prime Minister of Australia Sunday, December 1 in Canberra. Originally scheduled as a multi-day game, the game was shortened to 46 overs due to incessant rain during the first two days.
Rohit Sharma’s struggle with the bat
After the arrival of number 4 KL Rahul‘s cautious retirement, Rohit appeared intent on settling down against a disciplined bowling attack. He negotiated cautiously Charlie Anderson‘s sounding lines early, leaving supplies off the stump and running singly. But his determination was short-lived. On the 21st, Anderson tested it with a full length delivery outside off and it went away from his body. As a result, the thick edge flew to the first slip, here Oliver Davies He took a sharp catch leaving Rohit visibly disappointed.
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Behind the brilliance of Sam Constas at the Australian Prime Minister’s XI rally
In the first shots, Constas himself He excelled with a total of 107 off 97 balls, which formed the basis of the Prime Minister’s XI’s competitive total of 240. His innings featured 14 boundaries combining aggression and composure to deal effectively with the Indian bowlers. Jack Clayton (40) and They have Jacobs Although wickets fell at regular intervals (61) offered crucial support. He maintained discipline with India’s bowlers Harshit Rana leading the charge. Rana’s 4/44 flame spell highlighted her abilities for breakthroughs. Muhammad Siraj‘s economic opening magic and Washington Sundar‘s clever variations played a key role in limiting the opposition.
Indian pastries shine in clinical follow-up
Chasing a target of 241, the Indians showed their depth and composure under the lights. Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s quick 45 provides early momentum, not from a steady 50 is completed Shubman Gillwho retired to give others playing time. Rahul, who retired injured earlier, scored a fluent 27. Nitish Kumar Reddy‘s 42 to 32 ball while chasing the fun pace Washington Sundar‘s unbeaten 42 overs to spare ensured a comfortable six-wicket win. For the Prime Minister’s XI, Anderson (2/30) and Lloyd Pope (1/47) were the only bowlers to get on the tracks. A dominant batting display from the Indians, coupled with disciplined bowling, has made a strong statement ahead of the Test series, even as concerns over Rohit’s form persist.
